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Parthenice Tiger Moth - Hindwing The forewings and the thorax are black with white veining and margins. The hindwings and abdomen are orange-pink with black patches. Spotted resting on the wall of a parking garage.  Geotagged,Grammia parthenice,Parthenice Tiger Moth,Parthenice tiger moth,Summer,United States,moth,tiger moth Click/tap to enlarge

Parthenice Tiger Moth - Hindwing

The forewings and the thorax are black with white veining and margins. The hindwings and abdomen are orange-pink with black patches. Spotted resting on the wall of a parking garage.

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The parthenice tiger moth is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in southeastern Canada, and the eastern United States. The moths are common in fields and woodland edges from June to late September. The moth is nocturnal and is attracted to light sources.

The wingspan is about 7.5 cm . The fore wings and the thorax are black, with a complex network of bold white veining and white margins. The hind wings and abdomen are orange-pink with black patches. The brightly striped pattern.. more

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Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2018. Captured Jul 25, 2016 13:06 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm